One Piece: Capture the Goddess and Become Stronger [R-18]

Then, **Ethan** seemed to realize that there was no target to attack, so he restrained his power.

He spit out black lightning from his mouth, and when he waved his hand, it was a hurricane, with the clouds and mist under his claws rolling! Everyone was amazed at his majestic demeanor, as if a real dragon had descended upon the world!

He unleashed all kinds of elemental attacks as if they were limitless, with devastating effects. The land on Punk Hazard Island became uneven and apocalyptic under his attacks.

The lower limit of the Azure Dragon Fruit's abilities was astoundingly high. Even without fully developing its powers, Ethan could already use so many abilities. He even felt that his attack power, defense, resistance, and endurance had been significantly enhanced.

Even if **Nami**, **Robin**, and other cunning foes tried their peculiar abilities against him, he felt he was no longer at a disadvantage!

Truly, this devil fruit deserved its reputation as one of the strongest. It encapsulated the abilities of several other devil fruits.

Control over fire, lightning, storms, clouds, and mist corresponded to abilities like Mera Mera (Fire), Goro Goro (Lightning), Kaze Kaze (Storm), and Yuki Yuki or Fuwa Fuwa (Cloud). Ethan knew that Kaido's abilities only scratched the surface of the Azure Dragon's full potential.

Another terrifying aspect was the fruit's full name: Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Model. This hinted at the possibility of survival under the sea—a trait Kaido demonstrated, as he never drowned even when submerged.

Ethan thought briefly, *Could this fruit's power even include water manipulation, allowing entry into the sea at will?*

Returning to his human form, Ethan stood suspended in mid-air, his aura still awe-inspiring.

The **priests** and **divine soldiers** looked at him with fervent eyes. The sight of such a mighty dragon only strengthened their belief in his divinity.

Unexpectedly, the dragon was Ethan himself!

"Shura, do it," Ethan commanded coldly, his voice devoid of warmth.

"Yes! Lord Ethan!" Shura responded with enthusiasm, as if rejuvenated by the command.

"Kill!"

The divine soldiers, prepared for action, stormed the ruined research institute, ruthlessly slaughtering those who wailed and those rendered helpless by Ethan's Conqueror's Haki.

Ethan nodded, and with a flash of lightning, disappeared into the depths of the institute.

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In the deep observation room of the institute, **Caesar Clown** roared in panic, blaming his subordinates for the escalating disaster.

"Why? Why can't we use the Den Den Mushi? And the power system is completely down! Without it, we can't activate the secret escape route!"

"Why did Kaido suddenly attack us? Is he drunk again? If this place is destroyed, how will we create the ultimate pirate crew of Devil Fruit users?"

"That's not Kaido," Monet said solemnly, her usual calm demeanor giving way to unease. Sent by **Doflamingo** to spy on Caesar, she was aware of the situation's gravity.

She continued, "Kaido's dragon form is blue. The one we're dealing with now is... pink!"

"What?!"

Caesar's face twisted in shock as a thought struck him. *Could it be... No, that's impossible! The artificial Azure Dragon Fruit... wasn't it a failure?*

"Check the surveillance in the storage room! Confirm whether the fruit in the glass casing is still there!" he ordered frantically.

"But, Lord Caesar," a trembling researcher in a lab coat stammered, "The Den Den Mushi system is down... and the power's completely out."

Caesar froze in despair, his panic overwhelming him.

"What do we do now? Just wait for death? Monet! Why haven't you contacted Doflamingo yet?"

Monet gave him a disdainful glance. "My Den Den Mushi is also out of order."

Though tasked with protecting Caesar and the experiment's results, Monet realized no one could escape now. Protection seemed futile.

"It's quite lively here," a calm, unfamiliar voice suddenly interrupted. "What's everyone talking about? Mind if I join?"

Heads turned toward the source of the voice, their expressions quickly turning to horror.

The fortified, locked metal door was effortlessly pushed open, revealing Ethan.

"Impossible! That door is sealed with gas pressure! No one could open it except me!" Caesar exclaimed, his confidence crumbling.

"Who are you?!" Monet demanded, her body transforming into snow as she shielded Caesar and the researchers behind her.

Ethan chuckled. "You don't recognize me? Well, that's understandable. With a bounty of only 300 million, I suppose I'm still under the radar."

Monet's gaze remained sharp, while Caesar paled further. Escape was clearly impossible now.

"Caesar Clown," Ethan declared with a smirk, "If you want to live, lie on the ground like a dog. Maybe that'll save you from some pain."

"Let's talk this over," Caesar stammered, his cowardice on full display. Though a Gas-Gas Fruit user, Caesar was a scientist first, not a fighter.

"We have no grudge between us. Surely there's no need for violence."

Ethan didn't respond. In a flash, he appeared behind Caesar, startling everyone.

"So fast!" Monet gasped, turning to see Ethan's dragon-man form.

With a flick of his dragon tail, Ethan coiled Caesar tightly, rendering him immobile.

"Ahhh!" Caesar screamed in pain, his cries drawing the mixed reactions of the researchers—some terrified, others secretly satisfied at their tormentor's suffering.

"Let him go!" Monet shouted, launching a flurry of sharp snowflakes at Ethan.

**Bang! Bang! Bang!**

Her attacks either exploded on contact or passed harmlessly through Ethan's body. Despite her relentless barrage, Caesar's screams continued unabated.

When the snow cleared, Monet gasped. Ethan stood completely unscathed.

"How... how is that possible?" Monet murmured, shaken. She lacked Armament and Observation Haki, unable to comprehend why her attacks failed so utterly.

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Monet: A stunning beauty with grass-green wavy hair, golden eyes, and a left eye often hidden by bangs. With a tall and elegant figure, her gentle personality is contrasted by her dangerous prowess in combat, capable of rivaling even Nami's cunning abilities!